How good is Vitters?

[imb]

Fleita said yesterday that he'd like to see Vitters start next year in Daytona, due to the cold weather in Peoria. Not sure if this happens or not obviously, but I'd like it for sure.

 

how many times do they say this? why not just affiliate with warm-weather places if you're going to complain about the cold every year

[Keener98]

Fleita said yesterday that he'd like to see Vitters start next year in Daytona, due to the cold weather in Peoria. Not sure if this happens or not obviously, but I'd like it for sure.

 

how many times do they say this? why not just affiliate with warm-weather places if you're going to complain about the cold every year

 

Hey shut up IMB dont you try taking Peoria from us people in central Illinois. The Chiefs are about all we have damnit

[Guest]

Fleita said yesterday that he'd like to see Vitters start next year in Daytona, due to the cold weather in Peoria. Not sure if this happens or not obviously, but I'd like it for sure.

 

how many times do they say this? why not just affiliate with warm-weather places if you're going to complain about the cold every year

 

And then complain about rain outs in August in Florida.

[imb]

Fleita said yesterday that he'd like to see Vitters start next year in Daytona, due to the cold weather in Peoria. Not sure if this happens or not obviously, but I'd like it for sure.

 

how many times do they say this? why not just affiliate with warm-weather places if you're going to complain about the cold every year

 

And then complain about rain outs in August in Florida.

 

dear cubs oklahoma is usually pretty rain free and stuff and it also is warm in march-october just a suggestion

[TruffleShuffle]

Fleita said yesterday that he'd like to see Vitters start next year in Daytona, due to the cold weather in Peoria. Not sure if this happens or not obviously, but I'd like it for sure.

 

how many times do they say this? why not just affiliate with warm-weather places if you're going to complain about the cold every year

 

And then complain about rain outs in August in Florida.

 

dear cubs oklahoma is usually pretty rain free and stuff and it also is warm in march-october just a suggestion

 

cut to ballpark being lifted out of the ground by an F5 tornado

[imb]

Fleita said yesterday that he'd like to see Vitters start next year in Daytona, due to the cold weather in Peoria. Not sure if this happens or not obviously, but I'd like it for sure.

 

how many times do they say this? why not just affiliate with warm-weather places if you're going to complain about the cold every year

 

And then complain about rain outs in August in Florida.

 

dear cubs oklahoma is usually pretty rain free and stuff and it also is warm in march-october just a suggestion

 

cut to ballpark being lifted out of the ground by an F5 tornado

 

ahhhh crap

[GoCubsGo1679625768]

Currently: He doesn't strike out or walk a whole lot. He's displayed good power in a limited amount of time. While his defense was initially a concern, he's worked very hard on correcting his flaws and the current consensus is that he will stick at 3B. Everyone seems very high on his attitude and approach to the game.

 

Down the Road: Two big things worry me. First, he has had some nagging injury issues. He's had problems with his hand that has caused him to miss time. The guy's not quite at "handle with care" status yet, but the early injuries are cause for concern. Second, while his K/BB suggests pretty good plate coverage, keep an eye on his plate discipline as he advances. If he's going up there with a hacker mentality, thinking he can foul off anything thrown his way, rather than take bad pitches, pitchers at more advanced levels will make him pay for it. Scouts seem to think he has a good idea of the strike zone, but it's hard to tell if they're a fan of his plate coverage or a fan of his eye for bad pitches. This guy comes to mind in the former regard. Here are his minor league numbers.

 

So, what do I think?

 

Ceiling: Aramis Ramirez

 

Floor: Jeff Francoeur at 3B.

 

Floor has to be lower than that. Francoeur had a bad year last year but is still a good young player. No he doesn't have disapline but had a good average up until last year (I know OBP is more important but average still counts for something). He has good power and plays GG defense. If at worst Vitters is a career .270, 20 hr, GG defender I don't know many teams that wouldn't be very please with that. His floor is some guy no one remembers because he bombed out once he got to AAA/Majors. I don't think Vitters will but he could.

ha! Francoeur is pure garbage. You make me laugh.